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Location: Bilbao, Spain (Derio, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia)

Department: Quality

Employment type: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Level: Technician

Required Education:

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Biotechnology or Higher Technician in laboratory analysis and quality control.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality Control laboratory under QMS.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in executing analytical methods (spectrophotometry, PCR, densitometry, Western Blot, ELISA and microbiological analysis).

Valuable experience:

• Monitoring processes
• Good documentation practices applicable to report preparation, incident management, change controls, CAPA plan, etc.
• Excel proficiency

Requirements and skills:

• Initiative, organizational skills, and teamwork
• Analytical and problem-solving thinking
• Responsibility, positive attitude, and learning mindset
• High attention to detail and precision in job execution

The QC Production Technician will be responsible for:

• Execute chemical and biochemical protein analysis, as well as the validation and verification of analytical methods to ensure accuracy and repeatability

• Conduct microbiological analysis

• Supervise and evaluate samples at different stages of the production process

• Preparation of reagents and materials for analysis

• Maintain accurate records of all tests and their results, as well as prepare technical reports

• Material control

• Internal maintenance and equipment cleaning

• Support in drafting incidents, non-conformities, as well as in the implementation of corrective and preventive actions

• Ensure that all products and processes comply with relevant regulations

• Maintenance of internal documentation

Lugar: Derio – Bilbao

Tipo de empleo: Jornada completa

Tipo de contrato: Indefinido

Formación:

• Grado en Química, Bioquímica, Biología o Biotecnología o Técnico superior en

laboratorio de análisis y control de calidad.

Experiencia:

• Mínimo 2 años de experiencia en laboratorio de Control de Calidad bajo SGC.
• Mínimo 2 años de experiencia en desarrollo de métodos analíticos (espectrofotometría, PCR,

cultivos celulares, Western Blot, ELISA y análisis microbiológicos).

Experiencia valorable:

• Monitoreo de procesos
• Buenas prácticas de documentación aplicable a elaboración de informes, gestión de

incidencias, controles de cambios, CAPA plan, etc.

• Manejo de Excel

Habilidades y aptitudes:

• Iniciativa, capacidad de organización y trabajo en equipo
• Pensamiento analítico y resolutivo
• Responsabilidad, actitud positiva y mentalidad de aprendizaje
• Alta atención al detalle y precisión en la ejecución del trabajo

Funciones:

• Ejecutar análisis químicos y bioquímicos de proteínas, así como validar y verificar

métodos analíticos para asegurar su precisión y repetibilidad.

• Ejecutar análisis microbiológicos.
• Supervisar y evaluar las muestras en diferentes etapas del proceso de producción
• Preparación de reactivos y material para análisis
• Mantener registros precisos de todas las pruebas y sus resultados, así como preparar informes técnicos
• Control de materiales
• Mantenimientos internos y limpiezas de equipos
• Participación y apoyo en la redacción de incidencias, no conformidades, así como en la implementación de acciones correctivas y preventivas
• Asegurar que todos los productos y procesos cumplan con la normativa pertinente
• Mantenimiento de listados y documentación interna

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Location: Bilbao, Spain (Derio, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia)

Department: Downstream

Employment type: Full time

Contract type: Indefinite

Level: Technician

The Downstream Production Technician will be responsible for:

• Executing protein production processes in Downstream department using correct equipment, ensuring its correct usage, and maintenance.

• Following Standard Operating Procedures for equipment maintenance and cleaning

• Preparing weighing, buffers, solutions, samples, waste management

• Management of material stock for Downstream processes, such as columns, filters, solutions, etc…

• Cleaning of the production line

Requirements and skills:

• Resourceful

• Organized individual with positive attitude and commitment

• Responsible, flexible, and capable of adapting as needed.

• Proactive in achieving goals and collaborating in a team

Required Education & Experience:

• Higher Technician in Laboratory

• Minimum 1 year experience as an operator in a GMP production plant

Valuable experience:

• Experience in protein purification within a GMP environment

• Skilled in maintaining strict documentation practices

• Experienced in preparing reports

• Effective in managing incidents and implementing change controls

• Proficient in developing CAPA plans to address issues

• Excel knowledge and management

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Location: Bilbao, Spain (Derio, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia)
Department: Insect production
Employment type: Full time
Contract Type: Undefined
Level: Operator

At Cocoon we are looking for an Insect Operator to join our Entomology team at our industrial plant.

The Operator will be responsible for:

• Insect breeding activities to maintain commercial insect colonies
• Manage insect production to meet production and growth targets
• Daily tasks for the maintenance of the different areas of the industrial plant where insects production occurs (some weekend work and reasonable additional hours may be required)
• Collection of production data to ensure the quality of the different processes

Skills and experience:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Learning mindset and a positive attitude
• Flexible and adaptable nature
• High level of initiative and teamwork
• Great attention to detail

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Location: Bilbao, Spain (Derio, Parque Tecnológico de Bizkaia)
Department: Managing Insect production
Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Indefinite
Level: Manager

We are seeking an experienced Entomology Production Manager to coordinate and oversee the manufacturing of insects. Your role will involve ensuring the efficiency of production lines and the quality of the output.

You will be reporting to the Head of Entomology and are expected to have a deep knowledge and understanding of production processes. Effective leadership skills to guide your team and personnel towards maximum performance will be key. Your role will also involve frequent decision-making and problem-solving tasks.

If you are ready for this challenge, we invite you to reach out.

The Entomology Production Manager will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with the quality system by the personnel under their charge and in all activities carried out
• Ensuring proper maintenance of facilities and equipment and compliance with preventive maintenance plans, calibrations and validations and qualifications
• Guaranteeing the training of the personnel in charge
• Coordinating with the Head of Entomology in everything related to the breeding and maintenance of the insectary
• Monitoring production to resolve issues
• Supervising and evaluate performance of production personnel
• Ensuring output meets quality standards
• Enforcing health and safety precautions
• Identifying the best tools and technologies to help manage workflow and optimizes their implementation and deployment
• Identifying processes that can improve project efficiency and act as a change agent for them
• Ensuring internal department workflow and tracking documents up to date
• Supporting the team on all integrations and proposals

Requirements and skills:

• Positive attitude
• Commitment to the organization
• Social skills
• Concern for continuous improvement
• Proactivity
• Responsibility
• Innovation capacity
• Teamwork
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Knowledge of production management
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Outstanding communication ability
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach

Required education & experience:

• B.S. with 3 years of experience or M.S. / PhD in Entomology, Zoology, Zootechnician or related discipline
• Experience of at least 3 years in the industrial production of animals, with experience in mass insect breeding
• Comfortable working with multiple insect species

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